Douluo Continent II: The Dragon Breaks the Nine Heavens

Chapter 254 Reaching a Consensus

But I shouldn't say it.

Qian Duoduo truly lives up to his reputation as someone who has been overshadowed by Yan Shaozhe his entire life, willingly playing the role of a cuckold who marries Xian Lin'er without ever loving her.

This level of patience is comparable to that of Boiling Sheep.

Seeing that he was so red he was about to explode, and she wished she could take a shower to cool him down, his anger level, which had been off the charts, suddenly dropped sharply, and his flushed face calmed down.

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Sitting opposite him, Jing Hongchen's expression changed for a moment. It was clear that Jing Hongchen was very surprised. He originally thought that Qian Duoduo would not be able to hold back and would make a move. He was also prepared to confront him. But Qian Duoduo suddenly stopped being popular.

The Johnson's baby wash and pacifier I had prepared suddenly became useless.

disappointment……

"Alright, Master Hongchen, let's stop arguing and get straight to the point," Qian Duoduo said calmly, his eyes clear.

If you're wondering why Qian Duoduo is able to control his off-the-charts anger level?

"I can't get angry. The exchange student program is incredibly beneficial to the Soul Guidance Department. The department's growth has always been a major concern for Lin'er. No matter what, I must help Lin'er fulfill her wish. I absolutely cannot mess this up!"

Yes, this is what Qian Duoduo really thinks.

As expected of you!

Jing Hongchen clearly didn't expect that the vice dean of the Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department opposite him would actually be a top-tier, deeply affectionate Boiling Sheep, whose emotional journey was truly bizarre.

Faced with Qian Duoduo's sudden calmness, Jing Hongchen was also taken aback, and his expression became serious.

"As expected of the higher-ups at Shrek Academy, such self-control and emotional management skills—no wonder Shrek Academy has stood at the pinnacle of Douluo Continent for ten thousand years. This power is truly terrifying!"

This is the heartfelt voice of Jing Hongchen.

Two high-ranking officials from different factions: one was thinking about how to please his goddess, while the other was gradually becoming corrupted.

Even if you beat Jing Hongchen to death, he never imagined that all his cunning and shrewdness would be defeated by such a sycophant.

"Of course, Dean Qian is a guest from afar. Please tell me, what brings you to my Sun Moon Empire from so far away?" Jing Hongchen said with a smile.

After pondering for a while, Qian Duoduo spoke his prepared remarks: "I'm sure the Master of the Red Dust Hall knows that Shrek Academy and Mingde Hall represent the pinnacle of martial souls and soul guides, respectively. We each have our advantages, but we also have our disadvantages."

"Shrek Academy is unparalleled in the field of martial spirits, while your esteemed institution is unmatched in the research of soul guidance. In that case, why don't we embark on a win-win cooperation?"

After hearing Qian Duoduo's words, Jing Hongchen leaned back strategically, his cunning, fox-like eyes narrowing slightly.

interesting.

Soul masters from the original Douluo Three Kingdoms have always looked down on soul tools, believing that the use of soul tools by soul masters would destroy the purity of soul masters. Their rejection of soul tools can even be described as disgust.

Among them, Shrek is the most prominent.

These bastards despise soul tools even more than the soul masters of the other three great empires. Every time they face a soul master from their Sun Moon Empire, they look down on them.

And now this guy actually came up to me and said these words? Something's not right, nine out of ten things are not right.

However, it must be said that Qian Duoduo's words aroused some interest in Jing Hongchen. The exchange student program in the original work was promoted by Jing Hongchen. He also had such an idea in his mind, but he just hadn't implemented it yet.

Therefore, Jing Hongchen decided to see what Qian Duoduo had to say.

"Oh? I wonder what kind of cooperation Dean Qian would like to pursue with our Mingde Hall?" Jing Hongchen's smile remained unchanged, and his tone was as calm as before.

Qian Duoduo was delighted that Jing Hongchen did not explicitly refuse. The lack of a direct rejection meant that there was a possibility of cooperation, and she could try to seize the opportunity.

"That's right, Master Hongchen, our side and your side can jointly plan an exchange student program, with each side sending outstanding students from their own academies to study and further their education at the other's academy." Qian Duoduo explained the exchange student plan that Mu En had confirmed.

"Each side can select ten students to study at the other's academy under the guidance of their respective instructors. Your students will receive the best training at Shrek Academy's inner courtyard, while our students will learn about soul tools at your Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."

"What is the Red Dust Hall's plan?"

"An exchange student program?" Jing Hongchen murmured to himself, his brows furrowing as he considered the feasibility of the program.

To be honest, this plan was pretty much the same as what he had originally envisioned. If he could really reach this cooperation with Shrek Academy, it wouldn't be completely unacceptable to Jing Hongchen.

Seeing that Jing Hongchen hesitated, Qian Duoduo spoke again: "Regarding the safety of the students from both sides in this exchange program, Hall Master Hongchen can rest assured. This program has been approved by our Shrek Sea God Pavilion meeting and was personally approved by our current Hall Master of the Sea God Pavilion. I think Hall Master Hongchen can trust the reputation of our Sea God Pavilion."

The absolute upper echelons of Shrek Academy, the Hall of Power for Soul Masters in the Douluo Continent, the Sea God Pavilion!

Upon hearing these three words, most of Jing Hongchen's worries immediately dissipated.

Although Mingde Hall and Shrek Academy are in a semi-hostile state, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and Shrek Academy almost always fight tooth and nail in every Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament.

However, Jing Hongchen did have some trust in the Sea God Pavilion, which had nothing to do with his stance, but was purely due to the reputation that Shrek Academy had built up over the years.

That's why they're called Shrek Academy's fanatics, valuing honor and reputation above all else. If they weren't truly powerful, why would they go to such lengths to protect their so-called reputation?

"Since it's the Sea God Pavilion that made the decision, then this so-called exchange student program is indeed worth a try." Jing Hongchen smiled slightly, but immediately changed the subject, "However, Dean Qian must also understand the importance of this program, and it can't be finalized just because of our verbal agreement."

"Mingde Hall is not a decision made by me alone. I need to discuss this matter with the senior management of Mingde Hall, and the details of the event also need to be improved."

"This will all take time."

"It's alright. I came in a hurry this time and didn't inform Master Hongchen in advance. It was indeed my fault." Seeing that Jing Hongchen had agreed, Qian Duoduo felt relieved and didn't care about these unimportant things anymore. She quickly indicated that there was no problem on her side.

"Then please ask Dean Qian to stay in our Mingdu for a few days and give me some time."

"Of course!"

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(End of this chapter)